Welcome to Cattail Creek - a place where heritage, natural beauty, and opportunity come together. This 3bedroom, 3bath home is move-in ready and perfectly positioned right on the creek, offering the soothing sound of rushing water and a peaceful mountain backdrop. While the neighborhood is awaiting some love after Hurricane Helene, this home provides a solid foundation and incredible potential for the next owner to customize it to their vision. A standout feature is the finished living space above the garage, complete with a separate entrance. This versatile area is ideal for a vacation rental, guest suite, studio, or year-round residence - a fantastic opportunity for added income or multi-generational living. Whether you're dreaming of a mountain getaway, an investment property, or a fulltime home with character and charm, Cattail Creek is ready to welcome you.
Active
$299,000
137 Mountain Farm Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714
4beds
2,236sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$134/sqft
$13/mo HOA
What's special
Peaceful mountain backdrop
- 88 days |
- 4,540 |
- 287 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cherie Fox-Parker cherie.foxparker@allentate.com,
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Burnville
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4384288
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Doors: Insulated Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,236
- Total interior livable area: 2,236 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,236
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage on Main Level
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Year Round
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: None, Creek
- Body of water: Creek
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Views
Details
- Parcel number: 072704534806.000
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Community Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Fiber Optics
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Cattail Creek
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $150 annually
- HOA name: CatTail Creek Mountain Farms
Location
- Region: Burnsville
- Elevation: 2500 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $134/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $232,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,397
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 89 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000+57.4%$134/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4384288 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2025 | Listing removed | $2,500$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,500$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2020 | Sold | $190,000-20.8%$85/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3596756 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2020 | Pending sale | $239,900$107/sqft |
Source: Realty Group 1 #3596756 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2020 | Listed for sale | $239,900+66.6%$107/sqft |
Source: Realty Group 1 #3596756 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2019 | Sold | $144,000$64/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2017 | Sold | $144,000$64/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3295309 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,397 | $232,900 |
| 2024 | $1,397 +13.1% | -- |
| 2023 | $1,235 | $181,680 |
| 2022 | $1,235 | $181,680 |
| 2021 | $1,235 | $181,680 |
| 2020 | $1,235 | $181,680 |
| 2019 | $1,235 | $181,680 |
| 2018 | $1,235 | $181,680 |
| 2017 | $1,235 -0.5% | $181,680 -3.5% |
| 2016 | $1,242 | $188,180 +5% |
| 2015 | $1,242 +23.8% | $179,140 |
| 2014 | $1,003 | $179,140 |
| 2013 | -- | $179,140 |
| 2012 | -- | $179,140 |
| 2011 | -- | $179,140 |
| 2010 | -- | $179,140 |
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Neighborhood: 28714
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Toe Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 5.6 mi
- 8/10East Yancey MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.7 mi
- 5/10Mountain Heritage HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 5.9 mi
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